This OWNER'S MANUAL has been designed to instruct you as to the proper manner in which to assemble the heater, maintain the heater, store the heater, and most importantly, how to operate the heater in a safe and efficient manner, please keep this manual for future reference. WORLD MARKTING OF AMERICA, INC. RT. 22 WEST, P.O. BOX 192 MILL CREEK, PA 17060 1- 800 - 776 - 9425 (9AM - 4PM EST) MON.- FRI. ONLY 4221-0048-02 06/04 Rev. 00 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CAUTIONS - SAFETY GUIDE . WARNING!! RISK OF EXPLOSION / RISK OF FIRE TO MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE ! NEVER use any fuel other than water-clear 1-K BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. kerosene. ! NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, paint NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions thinners or other oil compounds in this heater. appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all ! NEVER refill heater fuel tank when heater is operating possible conditions and situations that may occur. It or still hot. must be understood that common sense, caution, and ! NEVER use heater in areas where flammable vapors carefulness are factors which cannot be built into this or gases may be present. heater. These factors must be supplied by the person(s) ! NEVER fill heater fuel tank in living space; fill installing, maintaining, or operating the kerosene heater. tank outdoors. ! NEVER store or transport kerosene in other than a Always contact your dealer, distributor, service metal or plastic container that is (1)acceptable agent, or the manufacturer on any problems or for kerosene, (2) non-red in color, and (3) clearly conditions you do not understand. marked “Kerosene”. NEVER store kerosene in ! NEVER leave heater operating if you intend to leave for the living space; kerosene should be stored in a any period of time. Always make sure to turn heater off well ventilated place outside the living area. and inspect to insure that it is completely extinguished ! The unit is EXTREMELY HOT while in operation. prior to going to bed. Due to high surface temperatures, keep ! NEVER leave heater unattended. children, clothing, furniture, and other combustible objects at least 36” away from top ! NEVER use as a source of heat for drying objects. and front area. ! RISK OF IN DOOR AIR POLLUTION ! NEVER place objects on the top plate. USE HEATER ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. People with breathing problems should consult . WARNING!! RISK OF BURNS a physician before using the heater. In a house of typical construction, that is, one that is not of unusually tight ! NEVER operate the heater without the guard or grille completely attlached. construction due to heavy insulation and tight seals against air infiltration, an adequate supply of air for combustion and . IF POOR QUALITY KEROSENE is used a rapid ventilation is provided through infiltration; however, if the accumulation of carbon and tar is likely. This may cause heater is used in a small room where less than 200 cubic a strong odor and will destroy the wick. Additional feet (5.7 m of air space is provided for each 1,000 BTU per heater damage may occur as the wick becomes more hour of heater rating (considering the maximum burner difficult to adjust. The use of poor quality fuel could also adjustment), the door(s) to adjacent room(s) should be kept make the wick very hard to extinguish. Always make open or the window to the outside should be opened at sure the fire is out. (See page 12, Extinguishing the least 1 inch (25.4 mm) to guard against potential buildup of Heater.) indoor air pollution. DO NOT use the heater in a bathroom or any other small room with the door closed. . ADJUSTMENT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE can not be changed by adjusting the heater. A Kerosene heater is ! NEVER use heater to heat or boil water or use as a either on or off. There is no temperature adjustment. If cooking appliance. heater output is reduced by lowering the wick in any way, improper combustion will occur producing odors . WARNING!! and an accumulation of tar and carbon. If your room FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND/OR becomes too hot, open a door or a window or turn off the heater. OPERATE THIS KEROSENE HEATER ACCORDING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!! 1 NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! CONTENTS OF OWNER'S MANUAL ITEM PAGE ITEM PAGE CAUTIONS-SAFETY GUIDE 1 . CARBON REMOVAL / DRY BURNING 8 . INTRODUCTION 2 . WICK ASSEMBLY 9 . FEATURES 2 .. WICK REPLACEMENT 9~11 .L UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 3~4 . EXTINGUISHING THE HEATER 12 .O KEROSENE (1-K ONLY) 4~5 . AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE 12~13 .OE FUELING YOUR HEATER 5 . LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR HEATER 13 .. AUTOMATIC IGNITION SYSTEM 6 .. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 14 . CHECKING THE IGNITION SYSTEM 7 . PARTS LIST 15 . ADJUSTING THE WICK 7~8 . EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 15 . WICK MAINTENANCE 8 .l SPECIFICATIONS 15 . ... INTRODUCTION Please read this OWNER'S MANUAL carefully. It will show you how...